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Influence of Gut Microbiome in Gallstone Disease
Led by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust · Updated on 2024-02-23
75
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
180 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The goal of this prospective observational study is to explore the role of the gut microbiome in patients with gallstone disease. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * if there is a relationship between the gut microbiome and the development of complications associated with gallstone disease (such as pancreatitis and acute cholecystitis) * if there are changes in the gut microbiome following cholecystectomy and the relationship with patient outcomes. Participants will be asked to provide stool samples at fixed time points (recruitment, pre- and post-cholecystectomy if applicable and at 6 months and 3 years. They will also be asked to provide stool samples if they represent to hospital with complications associated with their gallstone disease.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Influence of Gut Microbiome in Gallstone Disease
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 years or older diagnosed with gallstone disease confirmed by imaging at East Kent University Hospitals
- Patients of any gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic background
- Pregnant women are eligible
- Patients undergoing either open or laparoscopic cholecystectomy are included
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients younger than 18 years old
- Patients unable to provide informed consent
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
EKHUFT
Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom, TN24 0LZ
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Research Team
C
Charlotte Burford
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
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Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
0
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